Quartz Sand
Quartz sand is found in the earth's crust, its main usage areas are glass industry, casting industry and refractory industry. Apart from these, it is also used in chemistry, filtration and construction industries. In parallel with the development of the glass and casting industry, quartz sand has shown a significant increase in domestic demand in recent years.
Quartz sand (with minerals such as perlite, pumice, and diatomite) is grouped under the name of insulated lightweight building materials. Quartz sand is quartz (S1O2) particles smaller than 2 mm, formed as a result of the decomposition of granite type rocks.
It can also be obtained synthetically by grinding quartzite. It is used in the production of silica bricks in the refractory industry, in the casting industry and in the glass industry. The parameters that determine the usage areas are the amounts of SiO2, Fe2O3, AI2O3, MgO, CaO, Co, Cr, As, P2O5 and physical properties suitable for the requirements of the industries.
“It is an effective and efficient system for filtering water and many other liquids, thanks to the bulk density it creates depending on the particle size in quartz sand and gravel treatment plants. The quartz sand mineral used in sand filters has a high sediment retention feature.”
The sand color of the quartz mineral is white, and the color of sands containing iron oxide can vary from pink to red or brown. Silica sand (quartz) is of high hardness. Silica sand (quartz) is usually yellow, gray, beige and white.
In general, the difference between silica sand and quartz sand is curious. There is no difference between natural quartz sand and silica sand, except for non-crushed quartz sands. Silica quartz sand is the main ingredient of glass and makes chemicals shine under the sun. Silica sand and gravel (quartz) is a mine known for its versatile usage areas. Silica sand and gravel have high abrasion resistance, resistance to severe weather conditions and high chemical stability.
It can be found in nature as pure or mixed with unwanted impurities. Quartz sands can be subjected to ore preparation processes so that they can be brought to the desired properties both physically and chemically according to their intended use.
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